What is the cheapest way to get from Missouri to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Springfield is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Missouri to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Missouri to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Missouri and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Missouri and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Missouri to Springfield?

The distance between Missouri and Springfield is 347 miles. The road distance is 310.3 miles.

How do I travel from Missouri to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Missouri to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Missouri to Springfield?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Missouri to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Missouri to Springfield bus from?

Missouri to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Missouri to Springfield train from?

Missouri to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train or bus from Missouri to Springfield?

The best way to get from Missouri to Springfield is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Missouri to Springfield bus arrive?

Missouri to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Missouri to Springfield train arrive?

Missouri to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Missouri to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Springfield is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Missouri to Springfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Missouri to Springfield?

Book your Missouri to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Missouri to Springfield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Missouri to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 45m
$53–102
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to SpringfieldLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9h 9m
$60–180
Drive 308.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Springfield308.5 mi
5h 15m
$57–82

Missouri to Springfield by bus

15Weekly Buses

6h 45mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $60–180 and the journey takes 8h 3m.

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